Felgemacher Masonry & Chimney provides complete chimney repair services for our customers in Hamburg, NY, as well as Buffalo, Scranton, Water Valley, Amor, North Boston, Mount Vernon and other local communities. If your chimney is having trouble, we know how to fix it.
Masonry Repair
Chimney bricks and mortar can be damaged by weather, structural issues and plain old age. No matter the cause, our crew will understand the problem and get to work with the right solution, such as:
- Brick repair
- Tuckpointing to strengthen decayed mortar joints
- Partial or complete chimney rebuilding
- Chimney waterproofing
Chimney Liners
When a chimney liner is damaged, it can allow dangerous heat, flames and carbon monoxide to escape. We can often repair liners that have sustained minor damage.
When damage is extensive, we’ll install a powerful new liner made of long-lasting stainless steel.
Chimney Crowns
Concrete chimney crowns are prone to cracking as years pass. They can be damaged by lightning strikes, pounding hail, freeze/thaw cycles and other occurrences.
Throughout Hamburg, we see crowns with small hairline cracks as well as crowns that are almost completely destroyed. Chimney crowns keep water and debris out of the interior areas of your chimney, so they need to be in great shape. We repair and rebuild chimney crowns.
Chimney Caps and Chase Covers
These components cover the chimney’s flue top and prevent water, snow, tree debris and small animals from getting inside. We repair and install custom chimney caps on masonry chimneys and chase covers on manufactured chimneys.
If you’re operating your chimney without a secure cover, you should have one installed right away.
Chimney Flashing
Flashing is the material that skirts the exterior of a chimney where it meets the roof. Water draining through rusted, warped or unseated flashing can lead to damage to walls, floors, ceilings and the chimney itself. Excess moisture in poorly ventilated spaces can lead to mold growth.
Our crew installs chimney flashing throughout Hamburg and neighboring New York communities.
Leaky Chimneys
Chimney leaks can start in many places in the system, including the masonry, chimney cap and chimney flashing. The potential for widespread damage from a leaky chimney is always a concern.
We’ll inspect your chimney, discover where the leak originates and then solve the problem. If collateral damage has occurred, we’ll repair it.
Drafting Issues
Flue blockages (debris, excess creosote, etc.) and negative air pressure in your Hamburg home can cause your chimney to draft poorly. If your chimney is sending smoke and deadly carbon monoxide out of the fireplace, the problem needs to be resolved immediately.
Chimney Repair in Hamburg Starts with an Inspection
Before we begin any job, we’ll perform a thorough inspection to learn exactly what’s happening, why it’s happening and the extent of any associated damage. Our chimney repair work meets local and state requirements for building and fire safety.
Call Your Hamburg NY Chimney Experts
We’re standing by to help keep your chimney working right. Speak with a Hamburg, New York, chimney and fireplace expert by calling (716) 907-4914. You can also use our convenient contact form.